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I have a strong affinity for the sciences which led me to create my sites. My compulsion for the past decade has been reviewing literally every peer-reviewed research article. Which can easily be validated by following my posts. To me, science is where the real news is, as it will mold our destiny beyond that of politics or economics. ;-)
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Incidence of COVID-19 reinfection among Midwestern healthcare employees
Abstract Importance: Given the overwhelming worldwide rate of infection and the disappointing pace of vaccination, addressing reinfection is critical. Understanding reinfection, including protection longevity after natural infection, will allow us to better know the prospect of herd immunity, which hinges… Read More ›
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The tiered restrictions enforced in November 2020 did not impact the epidemiology of the second wave of COVID-19 in Italy.
AbstractIn the attempt to counter the second COVID-19 wave in autumn 2020, the Italian government introduced a unique countrywide system of physical distancing measures organized in progressively restrictive tiers (coded as yellow, orange, and red) imposed on a regional basis… Read More ›
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Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity
Rockville, MD (September 8, 2021) – Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer…. Read More ›
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Men may sleep worse on nights during the first half of the lunar cycle
Men’s sleep may be more powerfully influenced by the lunar cycle than women’s, according to a new study from Uppsala University, now published in the journal Science of the Total Environment. Previous studies have produced somewhat conflicting results on the… Read More ›
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Researchers are toilet-training cows to reduce ammonia emissions caused by their waste
On a farm where cows freely relieve themselves as they graze, the accumulation and spread of waste often contaminates local soil and waterways. This can be controlled by confining the cows in barns, but in these close quarters their urine… Read More ›
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Socio-economic status of children can influence microorganisms in their digestive tract
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Sept. 13, 2021 — Findings of a nationwide study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, suggest that a family’s socio-economic status (SES) may influence children’s composition of gut microbiome — the mix… Read More ›
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EudraVigilance at 929128 VAERS at 537960, Does 2nd dose effect Delta? FDA Myocarditis reports Far Higher than CDC Reports? Plus Data
EudraVigilance at 929128 VAERS at 537960, Does 2nd dose effect Delta? FDA Myocarditis reports Far Higher than CDC Reports? Plus Data Data Sources: EudraVigilance VAERS GISAID Our world in Data #artemisia #myocarditis #probenecid Differential antibody dynamics to SARS-CoV-2 infection and… Read More ›
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Vaccine Effectiveness down to 49% in round 13 – Exponential growth, high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and vaccine effectiveness associated with Delta variant in England during May to July 2021
Abstract Background The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection continues to drive rates of illness and hospitalisations despite high levels of vaccination, with the proportion of cases caused by the Delta lineage increasing in many populations. As vaccination programs roll out globally… Read More ›
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Decreased recognition of the Delta variant after a 2nd vaccine dose suggested a dominant focusing response toward the Wuhan variant at the expense of VOC-recognizing clones
Differential antibody dynamics to SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination Quote” Decreased recognition of the Delta variant after a 2nd vaccine dose suggested a dominant focusing response toward the Wuhan variant at the expense of VOC-recognizing clones” Found in the last paragraph… Read More ›
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Cold-chain transportation in the frozen food industry may have caused a recurrence of COVID-19 cases in destination
In September 2020, during the routine nucleic acid inspection of the personnel in Qingdao Port, China, two stevedores were found to be SARS-CoV-2 positive and were identified as asymptomatic infection. The Qingdao Center for Disease Control and Prevention conducted an… Read More ›
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Drugs that mimic effects of cigarette smoke reduce SARS-CoV-2’s ability to enter cells
Researchers have identified two drugs that mimic the effect of chemicals in cigarette smoke to bind to a receptor in mammalian cells that inhibits production of ACE2 proteins, a process that appears to reduce the ability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus… Read More ›
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Medicine that treats gout could also battle COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the U.S. and the world, few options are available for treating patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2. But new research from the University of Georgia offers hope for a viable therapeutic to combat the… Read More ›
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Chewing gum after heart surgery may help relieve gut problems
CHICAGO (September 10, 2021) — Chewing gum after heart surgery may kickstart the digestive tract, helping patients feel better and potentially be discharged sooner than those who don’t use this generally safe and simple intervention, according to research presented today… Read More ›
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New research proves diet can put Type 2 diabetes into remission
A change in diet is proving to be a key tool in the reversal of Type 2 diabetes. A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia and England’s Teesside University have published a study showing that people can… Read More ›
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Ineffective neutralization of the SARS-CoV-2 Mu variant by convalescent and vaccine sera
Abstract On August 30, 2021, the WHO classified the SARS-CoV-2 Mu variant (B.1.621 lineage) as a new variant of interest. The WHO defines “comparative assessment of virus characteristics and public health risks” as primary action in response to the emergence… Read More ›
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Heat efficiently inactivates coronaviruses inside vehicles
Abstract Heat is an established method to inactivate coronaviruses, and there is utility in using heat to reduce viral load on common touch points in vehicles exposed to a person shedding SARS-CoV-2. As SARS-CoV-2 is a Biosafety level (BSL)-3 pathogen,… Read More ›
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Regular exercise may lower risk of developing anxiety by almost 60%
A quick online search for ways to improve our mental health will often come up with a myriad of different results. However, one of the most common suggestions put forward as a step to achieving wellness – and preventing future… Read More ›
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Third of cancer drugs without proven clinical benefit continue to be recommended for patients
One third of cancer drugs that received accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue to be recommended in clinical guidelines after their confirmatory clinical trials fail to show improvement on their primary endpoints, finds a study… Read More ›
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Reversal of the biological hallmarks responsible for development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia using unique hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol
Scientific Breakthrough: A team of investigators from Tel Aviv University has succeeded in restoring brain trauma by hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This is the first time in the scientific world that non-drug therapy has been proven effective in preventing the… Read More ›
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Health insurance coverage declined during the pandemic
DURHAM, N.C. — Nearly 2.7 million people in the U.S. lost their health insurance over a 12-week period in the spring and summer of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study led by researchers at Duke University… Read More ›
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